Pablo Perez injury updateUPDATE #5 Pablo Perez, an Indy Pro Series driver who suffered foot and ankle injuries in a crash in March at Homestead-Miami Speedway, was released from hospital care for the first time Thursday. He has undergone six surgeries. He is expected to remain in Indianapolis through the 500, which he plans on attending. Indy Star

03/29/07 Indy Pro Series driver Pablo Perez is in stable condition at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his lower legs March 28, according to Dr. Michael Olinger, director of medical services for the Indy Racing League. Perez is under the care of Dr. Kevin Scheid, the Indy Racing League's orthopedic consultant, in conjunction with Methodist Hospital's trauma team. He is scheduled for additional reconstructive procedures before beginning an extensive rehabilitation program, though no specific timetable has identified at this time. Perez suffered serious injuries to his lower legs March 24 during the Miami 100 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Fans wishing to send cards or notes to Perez are asked to send them to: Target Chip Ganassi Racing, 7777 Woodland Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46278 or CGRmedia@ganassi.com. Further updates on Perez' condition will be provided when available. IRL PR

03/28/07 Indy Pro Series driver Pablo Perez had additional surgery at Methodist Hospital on Wednesday for leg injuries from a crash in the season-opening Miami 100.

03/27/07 Indy Pro Series driver Pablo Perez is in stable condition at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after being transferred from Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami March 27, according to Dr. Michael Olinger, director of medical services for the Indy Racing League. Perez is being examined by Dr. Kevin Scheid, the Indy Racing League's orthopedic consultant, in conjunction with Methodist Hospital's trauma team to determine the next steps of care. Perez suffered injuries to his lower legs March 24 during the Miami 100 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Fans wishing to send cards or notes to Perez are asked to send them to: Target Chip Ganassi Racing, 7777 Woodland Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46278 or CGRmedia@ganassi.com. Further updates on Perez' condition will be provided when available. IRL PR

[Editor's Note: Perez is from the richest family in Argentina so the news of his horrific injuries is making a lot of news in Argentina. Unfortunately, as is all too often when you race open wheel cars in close quarters on high speed ovals, it's bad news, very bad news.]

03/26/07 Indy Pro Series driver Pablo Perez underwent further surgery for injuries on March 26 at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, said Dr. Michael Olinger, director of medical services for the Indy Racing League. Olinger said tentative plans are in place to transfer Perez to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis as early as March 27 for definitive care under Dr. Kevin Scheid, the Indy Racing League's orthopedic consultant and a member of the Delphi Safety Team. Perez, a 24-year-old rookie from Argentina, sustained serious leg injuries in a multi-car accident on Lap 47 of the Miami 100 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the season-opening race of the 2007 Indy Pro Series season. He has undergone multiple surgeries for his injuries since arriving at Jackson Memorial Hospital on March 24 and is progressing as expected, Olinger said. Further updates on Perez' condition will be provided when available. IRL PR

03/25/07 Pablo Perez was in stable condition Sunday after surgery to remove shrapnel from his legs following an accident in the season-opening Indy Pro Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Car owner Chip Ganassi said Perez is scheduled for more surgery on Monday and doctors hope to transfer him to a hospital in Indianapolis as soon as possible. He was awakened Sunday by doctors who asked Perez to wiggle his toes, and the driver responded.

"He's made tremendous progress," Ganassi said from the NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway. "From where we were 24 hours ago, he's doing remarkably well."

Perez, driving his first race for Target Chip Ganassi Racing, is being treated at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

He was injured when he and Sean Guthrie touched wheels, igniting a five-car crash. The impact sent Guthrie's car hurtling into the energy-absorbing SAFER Barrier and Perez's car into the catch-fencing. Gainesville.com

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